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Young Epidemiology Scholars (YES) Competition

Verified August 14, 2026

Amount
$50,000
Deadline
February 2, 2027 171 days left
Essay
—
Min GPA
None

Young Epidemiology Scholars (YES) Competition is a $50,000 scholarship for students in Guam and Puerto Rico. Full eligibility requirements are listed below.

Eligibility Requirements

Applicant must be a high school junior or senior, who is a citizen or permanent resident (holding a green card) of the United States, and is enrolled in and attending a high school located in the U.S., Puerto Rico, Guam, the U.S. Virgin Islands, American Samoa, or the Mariana Islands; home schooled applicants who reside in those countries are also eligible. Original research project that applies epidemiological methods of analysis to a health-related issue in a human population is required; only one project per applicant will be accepted. Program is designed to inspire talented students to investigate the many behavioral, biological, environmental, and social factors that affect health, and based upon this knowledge, to identify ways to improve the health of the public. Award is applicable for tuition, required fees, and on-campus room and board at an accredited college or university located in the United States.

How to Apply

Apply directly through Robert Wood Johnson Foundation and the College Board's official application . Review the eligibility requirements above first, and give yourself time before the February 2, 2027 deadline.

Apply at collegeboard.com →

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